It’s Only Common Sense: Customer Service Is Sales in Disguise
Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: ‘Dream First, Details Later
Happy’s Tech Talk #40: Factors in PTH Reliability—Hole Voids
Swisscom and EPFL Partner in the Digital Revolution
December 16, 2015 | EPFLEstimated reading time: 3 minutes
Be it in the world of work or in our daily routines, the digital revolution is in the process of transforming our way of life and our economy in a fundamental and lasting way. This permanent transformation is at the heart of a strategic partnership between Swisscom and the Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). With the creation of a Swisscom Digital Lab on the EPFL campus, this partnership is seeking to establish a digitalisation competence centre, taking advantage of EPFL’s innovative ecosystem and Swisscom’s expertise in the field, to meet the challenges of an increasingly connected society.
Information and communication technologies are going from revolution to revolution. From the importance of social networks in people’s everyday lives, which was inconceivable just ten years ago, to the transformation of our methods of production and consumption, more and more people – both young and old – and objects are now interconnected at all times and in all places. This digital revolution is fundamentally transforming our economy and society. What are the digital applications of the future and how will things stand ten years from now? Two organisations primarily concerned with such issues have today announced the signature of a strategic partnership.
From connected people to connected homes
The agreements signed between the Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and Swisscom, Switzerland’s original telecommunications provider, cover the two key areas of interconnected people and homes. They will enable the study of a wide range of areas of application that are opening up thanks to digitalisation – new user interfaces, professional and household robotics, intelligent towns and buildings, biological sensors and artificial intelligence.
Today, the networks are primarily used for communication tools. In the future, they will be the cornerstone of a system permanently connecting billions of networked objects and people. They will provide new functions that will redefine home life, mobility services and medical devices, among other things. “The digital revolution is on its way. To maintain their competitiveness and innovative capability, Switzerland and its companies have to be pioneers in this revolution and Swisscom a key player. In EPFL, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, we’re seekingleading-edge expertise and multidisciplinary innovation that will enable us to further strengthen our position through our commitment,” explained Urs Schaeppi, CEO of Swisscom.
“Dozens of our laboratories are working on the increased connectivity of people and objects and infrastructure, including data protection issues,” added Patrick Aebischer, President of EPFL. The arrival of Swisscom on our campus will inspire creativity among our students and researchers by providing them with access to the immediate requirements of a leading company with a large customer base.”
Page 1 of 2
Share on:
Suggested Items
The Big Picture: Our Big ‘Why’ in the Age of AI
06/25/2025 | Mehul Davé -- Column: The Big PictureWith advanced technology, Tesla, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI can quickly transform life as we know it. Several notable artificial intelligence (AI) studies, including the 2024 McKinsey Global Survey on AI, have offered insights into AI’s adoption, impact, and trajectory. The McKinsey study revealed that AI adoption continues to grow, with 50% of respondents reporting using AI in at least one business area.
It’s Only Common Sense: Why Sales Teams Fail (and How to Fix Them)
06/22/2025 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: It's Only Common SenseIn sales, success is never a given. Despite best intentions, the most well-resourced sales teams can stumble. Understanding why is the first step toward creating a high-performing sales force. Here are the main reasons sales teams fail—and actionable strategies to fix them.
Meyer Burger Files for Insolvency for German Subsidiaries
06/02/2025 | Meyer BurgerThe German subsidiaries of Meyer Burger Technology AG, Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH and Meyer Burger (Germany) GmbH, have each filed for insolvency proceedings.
Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: ‘The Future of Sales'
05/29/2025 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: Dan's Biz BookshelfSales is an art and a science, and if John Asher had his way, it would be a well-oiled machine fueled by cutting-edge tools and techniques. In his book "The Future of Sales: The 50+ Techniques, Tools, and Processes Used by Elite Salespeople," Asher’s roadmap to this future blends human ingenuity with technological precision. Consider it a wake-up call if you’re in sales and haven’t read this book yet.
Microsoft to Lay Off 6,000 Workers Across All Departments
05/14/2025 | I-Connect007Microsoft announced on May 13 that it is cutting 3% of its workforce, which will affect 6,000 people across all levels, teams, and geographies. This, despite the fact that the company’s shares rose about 9% at the end of April, with better-than-expected results, with $25.8 billion in quarterly net income.